{"product_id":"how-the-west-was-won-1962-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill","title":"HOW THE WEST WAS WON (1962) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW THE WEST WAS WON (1962) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring James Stewart, John Wayne, Gregory Peck, Debbie Reynolds, Directed Henry Hathaway is in Very Fine+ Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine+ condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, small amount of edgewear on the right and left top side. Otherwise, this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Australian \u003cstrong\u003eHow the West Was Won (1962) movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoting one of the most spectacular Western epics ever produced by Hollywood. Featuring an extraordinary ensemble of legendary actors, including James Stewart, John Wayne, Gregory Peck, Henry Fonda and Debbie Reynolds, this original vintage Australian Daybill is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of classic Western films, Hollywood history and \u003cstrong\u003e1960s original movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the West Was Won (1962)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ambitious American historical Western epic that chronicles the expansion of the American frontier across five decades, from 1839 to 1889. Directed by three legendary filmmakers, \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Hathaway, John Ford and George Marshall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film follows several generations of the Prescott family as they experience the hardships, adventures and conflicts associated with the westward expansion of the United States. Narrated by \u003cstrong\u003eSpencer Tracy\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film features an extraordinary all-star cast and remains one of the most celebrated large-scale Western productions of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in 1839 when Zebulon Prescott, played by \u003cstrong\u003eKarl Malden\u003c\/strong\u003e, decides to move his family westwards in search of a better life. Accompanied by his wife Rebecca, portrayed by Agnes Moorehead, and their daughters Eve and Lilith, the family travels along the Erie Canal before continuing towards the American frontier. During their journey they encounter Linus Rawlings, a rugged mountain man and trapper played by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e, who initially prefers the freedom of the wilderness to settling down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a dangerous river journey involving bandits and treacherous waters, tragedy strikes the Prescott family. Eve, played by \u003cstrong\u003eCarroll Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e, survives and eventually marries Linus, while her sister Lilith, portrayed by \u003cstrong\u003eDebbie Reynolds\u003c\/strong\u003e, continues her journey westwards. Their different paths introduce the film's central theme of how individual lives and family generations become intertwined with the transformation of an entire nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second chapter, The Plains, follows Lilith as she travels through the developing American West. An aspiring entertainer, she performs in a St Louis saloon but dreams of reaching California. She becomes involved with professional gambler Cleve Van Valen, played by \u003cstrong\u003eGregory Peck\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charming but financially troubled adventurer. Their relationship develops as they travel west with a wagon train led by Roger Morgan, portrayed by Robert Preston. The journey exposes them to the dangers of frontier travel, including hostile encounters, difficult terrain and the constant uncertainty of life on the plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story then moves into the American Civil War, where the Prescott family becomes caught up in the national conflict. Zeb Rawlings, played by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Peppard\u003c\/strong\u003e, the son of Eve and Linus, becomes involved in the Union war effort. This segment, directed by John Ford, features \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Wayne\u003c\/strong\u003e as Union General William Tecumseh Sherman and Henry Fonda as Union officer Jethro Stuart. It explores the personal consequences of a war that divides communities and families while fundamentally changing the future of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the war, the narrative turns to the construction of the transcontinental railroad. This enormous engineering undertaking promises to connect the eastern and western territories, opening new opportunities for settlement, trade and economic development. However, the construction process brings conflict between competing railway interests, workers, settlers and the people already living across the frontier. The segment features Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda and a memorable supporting cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final chapter, The Outlaws, the film moves into the later decades of the nineteenth century. The frontier has changed considerably, with towns, railways and established communities replacing much of the earlier wilderness. However, lawlessness and violence remain part of everyday life in some regions. The Rawlings family becomes involved in a confrontation with notorious outlaw Charlie Gant, played by \u003cstrong\u003eEli Wallach\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing the epic family story towards its conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screenplay was written by \u003cstrong\u003eJames R. Webb\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the story inspired by a series of articles published in Life magazine in 1959. Produced by Bernard Smith for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Cinerama, the film was an extraordinary production undertaking, featuring an estimated budget of approximately US$15 million and more than 12,000 extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the film's most remarkable features is its use of \u003cstrong\u003ethree-strip Cinerama photography\u003c\/strong\u003e, an innovative widescreen process employing three synchronised cameras to capture an exceptionally wide panoramic image. Originally designed for specially equipped theatres with enormous curved screens, the format gave audiences an immersive cinematic experience, particularly during the spectacular river journeys, wagon train sequences, railway construction and large-scale battle scenes. The production also utilised extensive location filming throughout the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film received eight Academy Award nominations and won three Oscars, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Sound. With its legendary cast, contributions from three celebrated directors, sweeping landscapes and ambitious storytelling, \u003cstrong\u003eHow the West Was Won\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a landmark of classic Western cinema and an outstanding example of the grand Hollywood epics of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How the West Was Won (1962) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0056085\/\"\u003eTo find out more about How the West Was Won (1962) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41485717897280,"sku":"HWTWTWSWN-62-DB-FLD-PB","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/HowtheWestWasWon_1962_DaybillVF.webp?v=1794273908","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/how-the-west-was-won-1962-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}